About Us
We understand market dynamics, stakeholder priorities, and technical complexities
Arco Talent Group was founded to bridge a critical gap in the market: a search partner fluent in how capital is deployed and how assets are run. Our dual-lens model delivers senior talent across the entire investment arc - capital deployment (Fund) and asset performance (Field) – ensuring a continuous leadership and data thread from deal origination to portfolio value creation.
Our team pairs top-tier retained-search delivery with hands-on experience leading internal talent acquisition at fast-scaling infrastructure platforms. Having sat in investment committee meetings and walked construction sites, we understand how board-level theses translate into day-to-day operating milestones. Every mandate is delivered with commercial acuity, sector depth and precision execution.
Search designed to deliver fund-to-field performance
Dual Perspective
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Our leadership combines in-house talent acquisition experience with top-tier executive search methodology, offering strategic insights and operational rigor.
Global Network & Thought Leadership
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Leveraging extensive relationships, advanced research tools, and regular industry analyses, we deliver top talent and critical insights to keep you ahead of emerging trends.
Sector Specialisation
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Specializing exclusively in energy and infrastructure, we have a proven track record of placing industry leaders and building high-performing teams that drive large-scale projects and transformative growth.
High-Touch Approach
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Every assignment is led by a senior advisor who provides personalized attention, tailored market intelligence, and close collaboration with your team.
Meet the team
Joe Wardhaugh
Managing Partner
Joe is a global talent strategist and industry connector with deep expertise in executive search and energy and infrastructure. As the founder of Arco Talent Group, he established the firm with a mission to align passion with purpose, helping organizations build high-impact leadership teams.
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Prior to Arco, Joe led talent acquisition at a multi-billion-dollar energy transition company, where he played a key role in facilitating over 500 hires during its most rapid growth phase. Over his career, he has worked closely with investors, boards, and CEOs to build energy companies from the ground up, successfully placing senior professionals across investment firms, law firms, and major developers. With experience spanning Singapore, London, New York, and Miami, Joe brings a global perspective and deep sector knowledge, advising executives in both conventional energy and emerging low-carbon ventures.
(+1) 917-434-9100
Lindsey Burton
Managing Partner
Lindsey Burton is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with deep expertise partnering with private equity firms and investment professionals to build high-performing teams and scale portfolio companies across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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With a career spanning leadership roles at firms including Korn Ferry, Kingsley Gate Partners, CTPartners, Barclays International, and most recently New Fortress Energy, Lindsey brings a unique blend of retained executive search and in-house talent strategy experience. She has successfully led complex searches for senior investment professionals and operational leaders, supporting transformational build-outs and driving growth for both funds and their portfolio companies.
(+1) 978-857-6633
Michael Yon
Strategic Advisor -
Sales, Training & Development
Michael Yon is a seasoned commercial leader with over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership across Fortune 500 companies and private equity-backed startups.
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He has built and led nationally recognized teams and is deeply passionate about coaching and developing high-performance organizations. Previously, he led sales at EKOS Corporation, later acquired by Boston Scientific, and spearheaded business development at Thrombolex, a pioneering medical device startup. At Arco, Michael advises on senior executive searches in sales, marketing, and commercial functions, leveraging his expertise to identify top talent. He also drives internal training initiatives and enhances the overall client experience.
Greg Stewart
Strategic Advisor -
Energy Transition
Greg Stewart is a renewable energy specialist with over 17 years of experience managing complex project portfolios across development, construction, compliance, and operations.
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As the CEO of Naviri Group, he focuses on digital transformation, strategic program management, and optimizing enterprise workflows. Previously, he held leadership roles at major energy technology companies and IPPs, including Recurrent Energy and Power Factors. At Arco, Greg provides strategic market insights, keeping the firm at the forefront of industry trends while supporting senior technical and commercial searches with deep sector expertise and rigorous technical due diligence.
Building the future starts with the right people
Every sector. Every project. Every leadership need. We’re ready to help.
(+1) 941- 491- 3677